Ski Reviews

2024-2025 Atomic Bent Chetler 120, 192 cm

Reviewer Username: dylanwood

Reviewer Height: 5’10”

Reviewer Weight: 160 lbs

Reviewer Experience Level: Expert

DAYS USED: 1 days

TEST LOCATIONS: Crested Butte Mountain Resort

TEST TERRAIN: Softer groomers | Low-angle, off-piste terrain | Fairly steep off-piste terrain | Very steep off-piste terrain | Trees

TEST CONDITIONS: Softer, but not deep snow | Untracked powder (shallow) | Untracked powder (deep) | Soft chop / pretty forgiving cut-up snow

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

(0 = Terrible, 5 = Okay, 10 = Outstanding)

OVERALL IMPRESSION: 7/10

FORGIVENESS: 8/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Loose / Easy to Pivot & Smear?): 8/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Quick / Low is the Swing Weight?): 8/10

STABILITY: 6/10

SUSPENSION: 3/10

EDGE HOLD: 5/10

PLAYFULNESS: 7/10

PLAYFULNESS (Open Ended):

It’s quick and pretty poppy, surfy, very balanced in the air, and easy to butter. Checks all the boxes here.

SKI LENGTH: It felt just right (192 cm length tested)

THIS SKI’S IDEAL TERRAIN: Low-angle, off-piste terrain | Fairly steep off-piste terrain | Very steep off-piste terrain | Trees

THIS SKI’S IDEAL SNOW CONDITIONS: Untracked powder (shallow) | Untracked powder (deep) | Soft chop / pretty forgiving cut-up snow

WHAT TYPE(S) OF SKIER DO YOU IMAGINE WILL GET ALONG BEST WITH THIS SKI?

Skiers looking for an extremely playful and maneuverable powder ski. It’s best for those with a more playful style and a more centered / balanced stance. Anyone from beginners to experts can like this ski.

ARE THERE SIMILAR PRODUCTS YOU’VE SKIED THAT YOU CLEARLY PREFER? IF SO, WHY?

I definitely like a heavier powder ski for resort use, such as the 190 cm Moment Wildcat. Heavier options handle chop and crud much better. But, the Bent Chetler 120 is superior in terms of maneuverability and playfulness, and makes mellow terrain more fun.

PLEASE ELABORATE ON ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THIS SKI. FEEL FREE TO GO INTO DETAIL!

The Bent Chetler 120 is one of the easiest, most playful powder skis out there, even in the longest 192 cm length. It’s surfy, quick, and easy to ski. I definitely prefer the 192 cm length to the 184 cm, the flotation is much better and the ski has a bigger sweet spot, especially in chop. This is a great option for making the most of mellow terrain or picking your way through tight terrain seeking out powder. It’s also still an excellent option for touring and 50/50 use.